title: A question of class.
abstract: Fundamental misunderstandings about classification can lead scientists down unproductive or dangerous paths, argue Jeffrey Parsons and Yair Wand.
authors.affiliation: Memorial University of Newfoundland. jeffreyp@mun.ca
authors.forename: Jeffrey
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Parsons
authors.forename: Yair
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Wand
mesh_terms: D002965:Classification / Q000379:methods*; D004194:Disease / Q000145:classification; D006801:Humans; D016083:Planets; D012586:Science / Q000379:methods*